Further information

Kala Sangam is recruiting for an artistic associate with south Asian dance and music expertise, to become an active member of the organisation's artistic development team.

Artist (Dance / Music)

Part-time: 22 hpw per week (with flexible working patterns including evenings and regular weekend working) minimum with flexibility to increase to 37.5 hpw if required

Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 p.a. pro rata (depending on experience)

Fixed term contract to December 2013

Based in Bradford but will be required to travel in UK (and sometimes internationally)

Kala Sangam wishes to appoint an artistic associate with south Asian dance and musical expertise to become an active member of its creative team, working closely with the Artistic Director and Deputy CEO to:

take the lead on productions, including choreography

lead on project management and contracting of artists

lead on artist development and commissions

support and develop Academy teaching programmes, including the delivery of training sessions

contribute to the season of events at Kala Sangam Arts Centre

participate in the company’s extensive programme of outreach and education activities

develop and maintain professional contacts with other performing artists of world genres regionally, nationally and internationally

put together funding bids to develop educational projects

In addition, the artistic associate will deliver performances in a variety of community settings to support Kala Sangam’s Agency programme.

This post will involve flexible working patterns including evenings and regular weekend (Saturday) working. Most of the work will be based in the Bradford district but some events will require regional, national or international travel.

Kala Sangam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau application

For further information and an application pack, please contact Kala Sangam